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Architectural Façade Illumination Projects

byAtcomTakes projects across India; Visit studio in Pitampura, New DelhiStarts from₹220 per sq. ft.View full gallery

Transforming buildings into landmarks after sunset. We handle everything from detailed light mapping to installing durable, dynamic fixtures for exterior architecture.

The historic Solapur municipal building, covered in scaffolding during our installation. This project required a lighting solution that could both illuminate the façade and offer dynamic color changes for special occasions.

A close-up of the building's ornate stone carvings. Our primary challenge was to conceal the fixtures while ensuring the light would graze the surface perfectly to reveal these beautiful, intricate details.

Our team carefully ran wiring along the structure, ensuring it was hidden from view to not disrupt the building's historical aesthetic. Every detail of the installation was planned to be as non-invasive as possible.

Another detail shot showing the complex architectural elements we had to work with. We conducted numerous on-site mock-ups to find the perfect angles for our wall-grazing fixtures.

The first lighting test at night. Even with the scaffolding, you can see how the warm light begins to bring out the depth and texture of the archways and columns, transforming the flat surface into a three-dimensional spectacle.

A test of the dynamic color capabilities. The powerful blue light demonstrates how the building's mood can be completely transformed for festivals and public events, adding a modern, vibrant dimension to the historic structure.

About Architectural Façade Illumination

When illuminating historic structures like the Solapur municipal building, we prioritize wall-grazing over flat floodlighting. This technique involves angling fixtures to highlight the texture of stone and architectural detailing, turning a flat exterior into a three-dimensional landmark at night. It is not just about brightness, but about revealing the craft hidden in the masonry.

Delivered dynamic lighting for historic landmarks. — Approved by the tribe
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Takes projects across India; Visit studio in Pitampura, New DelhiStarts from ₹220 per sq. ft.

We are Atcom, and we love turning static structures into night-time landmarks. We approach every building, whether it is a heritage site or a new commercial hub, by first studying its architecture and then deciding how to make it breathe after sunset.

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